Ticket to ride: PE teacher launches bike program with support from professor

Sydney Jennison, a PE teacher at Appleby Elementary School and member of the Marathon Teachers Association, had long wanted to teach her students to ride bikes — all she needed was bikes.

SRPs met with New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney and other legislators during their annual SRP Lobby Day in May. SRPs were key to bringing the workplace violence prevention legislation to the forefront as part of their advocacy efforts.

Locals push for safer workplaces for members

Work shouldn’t hurt. That is the message local leaders have been trying to get across since NYSUT got the Workplace Violence Prevention Act expanded to include public schools in 2023.

NYSUT Statement on 2025 Regents Exams Issues

NYSUT President Melinda Person released the following statement regarding reported issues with the 2025 New York Regents exams, specifically the Biology and Earth Science exams.

NYSUT Condemns 'Big Betrayal' in Federal Reconciliation Bill

NYSUT President Melinda Person released the following statement on the passage of the federal reconciliation bill.

Educators attend the “Solidarity Summer Kick Off” on June 27 at Red Barn Cidery.

NYSUT locals come together for summer kickoff event in support of two students battling cancer

On a cool summer afternoon in Congers, educators and families marked the end of the school year with a “Solidarity Summer Kick Off” event that showcased union solidarity and good vibes to help raise money for two Clarkstown students who are fighting cancer.

Members of the Cornwall Central TA leadership team attend a NYSUT summer leadership conference. The local is starting the process of adopting a new evaluation system.

Locals begin to tackle APPR reforms

Long-awaited Annual Professional Performance Review reforms went into effect in March, and districts can begin to negotiate new performance review plans immediately. That means pretty soon, punitive APPR plans will be a thing of the past.

NYSUT President Breaks Down Federal Budget Threats in New Video Series

NYSUT President Melinda Person explains how proposed cuts would devastate New York students, educators and families.

As part of their individual policies, districts will have to determine storage solutions for cellphones and other internet-enabled devices.

Cellphone policies should be ‘rooted in realities of the classroom’

School districts across New York are preparing to roll out bell-to-bell cellphone policies this fall. Over the summer, local leaders are making sure educators’ perspectives are considered during that process. To assist local advocacy, NYSUT hosted a webinar on the new legislation in early June.

NYSUT local unions raise millions to fund student scholarships

ALBANY, N.Y. — In a display of dedication going beyond the classroom, K-12 educators from local unions affiliated with New York State United Teachers raised more than $2 million to help make higher education more accessible for their students.

Statement from NYSUT President Melinda Person on extreme heat

“This week’s sweltering heat is a stark reminder that school districts must be fully prepared to protect students and staff during extreme weather. That’s why NYSUT fought to pass New York’s first classroom heat law going into effect this fall. For the first time, we have enforceable statewide standards: when indoor temperatures reach 82 degrees, schools must act — and if a room hits 88 degrees or higher, it should not be used.

Heat safety in schools – what you need to know

2025 State Legislative Session Victories

This legislative session, our members told us what they wanted, and we mobilized to make it happen. The results speak for themselves.

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Ticket to ride: PE teacher launches bike program with support from professor

Locals push for safer workplaces for members

NYSUT Statement on 2025 Regents Exams Issues

NYSUT Condemns 'Big Betrayal' in Federal Reconciliation Bill

NYSUT locals come together for summer kickoff event in support of two students battling cancer

Locals begin to tackle APPR reforms

NYSUT President Breaks Down Federal Budget Threats in New Video Series

Cellphone policies should be ‘rooted in realities of the classroom’

NYSUT local unions raise millions to fund student scholarships

Statement from NYSUT President Melinda Person on extreme heat

Heat safety in schools – what you need to know

2025 State Legislative Session Victories

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